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Brookema Family History

Brookema Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bronkema, Brooke, Brookes, Brooker, Brookman, Brookens, Brook

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Where is the Brookema family from?

You can see how Brookema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brookema family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Brookema family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brookema's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Brookema families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brookema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Brookema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brookema census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Brookema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Brookema. For the veterans among your Brookema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brookema lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Brookema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brookema in 1979 was 92, and 100 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brookema ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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